The Government of the Republic of Namibia recognizes the important role of research, science, technology and innovation in national socio-economic development. In 2004, the Government launched VISION 2030 (V2030) which recognizes the need to adopt a science and technology-led development strategy. Thereafter, the Government took action to establish national institutional structures that support the development and application of science and technology. The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) is mandated to coordinate and facilitate the development of science and technology.
The NCRST, together with various stakeholders have successfully facilitated the development of this National Programme on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation (NPRSTI), which is designed to set out the national direction on research, science and technology for Namibia. The NPRSTI is aligned with the Government’s national development agenda, which is clearly outlined in the various key policy documents including the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP4) and the National Human Resources Plan.
